The best taco in every state

Jan 17, 2019 | 1:00 PM

Tacos are one of the most delicious and perfect foods on earth, and we’re thankfully living in an era when a high-quality Mexican street-style taco is within driving distance of just about everyone in America. Don’t believe us? Then keep reading to learn where to find the best taco in every state and the District of Columbia. In order to find the best taco in every state, we started with the top-ranked tacos from this year’s ranking of the Best Tacos in America. We then consulted with our contingent of city editors from across the country, checked local rankings, and researched review sites to see which ones got the highest marks from in-the-know locals. We then judged each contender on quality of ingredients, skill in preparation, level of local renown, and authenticity; most of these tacos fit within the framework of the classic Mexican street taco, but we provided some leeway to allow for different styles (like Baja-style fish tacos) and for culinary creativity. The next time somebody tells you that you can’t find a great taco outside of a handful of states, you can remind them that though that might have been true 20 years ago, times have changed, and that’s something for which we should be very thankful. (This story originally appeared on The Daily Meal.)